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UPCOMING EVENTS
Please help us spread the word about the COEHS Student Picnic, happening Thursday, August 27, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. on the Alexander Hall lawn!
Students are encouraged to stop by for lunch and connect with COEHS student organizations, academic programs and campus resources. This is a great opportunity for students—especially those new to COEHS—to meet others, get involved and learn more about the resources and opportunities available to them.
Faculty and staff, please encourage your students to attend and stop by between classes!
WELCOME BACK!
Happy First Day of Classes! 📚💙💛
COEHS faculty and staff were ready to welcome students back to campus and kick off the Fall 2026 semester. We’re looking forward to another great year of learning, connecting, and growing together.
ELE411
Tuesday, August 18
Dr. Jessica Pryor’s students kicked off the semester with connection, creativity, and collaboration!
Through a series of interactive classroom rotations, students got to know their classmates while taking part in activities that encouraged creativity, conversation, and teamwork — from designing name tags and contributing to graffiti boards to forming groups and participating in quick challenges.
A fun and engaging way to build community and start the semester strong!
Ice Cream Social
Monday, August 17
ECE hosted an ice cream social for incoming IECE and ELE majors immediately following EDU 100T on Monday. The event gave students an opportunity to become familiar with Alexander Hall, their major, professors, and each other. The goal was for every student to meet someone they could sit with in class the next day and feel more connected. The social was a blast, and we are even more excited for the semester ahead!
CJSW Student Mixer
Monday, August 17
Criminal Justice and Social Work kicked off the semester with a student mixer!
Students had the chance to connect with classmates, meet faculty, and build relationships as we begin a new academic year.
SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK!
The College of Education and Human Services is seeking feedback from faculty and staff about the current climate within the College. Your input will help us identify strengths, address concerns, and guide future improvements.
The survey is anonymous, and faculty and staff are encouraged to provide honest, constructive feedback.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We are excited to offer faculty and staff the opportunity to update their professional headshots! Whether you need a new photo for your university profile, website, or any other professional purpose, we’ve made it easy for you to schedule a session.
How to Schedule Your Appointment:
Simply use the online appointment calendar to select a time that works best for you! An email follow-up will be sent after an appointment is made.
In an effort to showcase the outstanding work of our College of Education and Human Services faculty, we will be highlighting recent presentations, publications, and other scholarly accomplishments.
Please use the Google form below to submit any recent professional accomplishments. Submissions will be featured on our COEHS bulletin board and shared on our social media platforms to celebrate and promote the impactful work happening across our college.
Thank you for helping us showcase the excellence within COEHS!
FACULTY UPDATES
For the third consecutive year, Dr. Teresa Clark was invited to serve as a proposal reviewer for the American Educational Research Association (AERA).
This summer, Dr. Clark reviewed proposals for the 2027 AERA Annual Meeting, contributing expertise to one of the nation’s leading educational research organizations.
This summer, Dr. Yuejin Xu co-authored the conference proceedings paper, “Using Generative Artificial Intelligence to Advance Student Mastery of IEEE Format,” and presented the research as a poster at the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) 2026 Annual Conference, held June 21–24 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Dr. Xu also completed a peer-reviewed book chapter, “Generative AI and the Learning of APA-Style Citation,” which will appear in the forthcoming book Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Educational Pedagogies in Higher Education. Edited by Gurpinder Singh Lalli and published by Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group), the book is expected to be released in fall 2026.
Terri Grief, Library Media Program Coordinator, presented at the First District Librarians’ Professional Development Day at Central Elementary in Draffenville. Her session, Great Reads for Middle and High School, brought together 13 area librarians to explore engaging titles for their students.
The gathering also highlighted the impact of Murray State’s Library Media program: eight of the 13 attendees were current or former students of Terri’s, and two additional attendees were also Murray State graduates.
This summer, Dr. Jessica Branch took her work in early childhood education across the globe!
For nearly two years, Dr. Branch has collaborated with the Anji Play Schools team to help develop curriculum and assessments for future stateside early childhood programs. In June, she traveled to Zhejiang Province, China, where she studied the original Anji kindergarten schools firsthand and helped coordinate an international study tour with 24 participants representing seven countries.
Following the experience, Dr. Branch was invited to share a series of guest posts on Anji Play Schools' social media highlighting her Field Notes and reflections from the study tour.
Dr. Chhanda Islam spent the summer advancing literacy education through research, presentations, and national professional service.
Her summer highlights include:
Publishing research on the impact of Brown v. Board of Education on educational excellence in a peer-reviewed Q2 journal.
Preparing to present research on NotebookLM and innovative approaches for literacy specialists at the 2026 Association of Literacy Educators & Researchers (ALER) Annual Conference.
Being accepted to present research on educational chatbots and personalized learning in higher education at the Organization of Teacher Educators in Literacy (OTEL) Annual Conference.
Serving on the OTEL Executive Board and helping coordinate the organization’s national conference.
Collaborating with literacy educators across the country as a member of the International Literacy Association (ILA) Task Force to develop two blog posts and an upcoming webinar scheduled for Sept. 30.
Dr. Troy Tedder was nominated for the Kentucky Association for Psychology in the Schools (KAPS) Regional Best Practice Award for the West Kentucky Educational Cooperative (WKEC) region!
The KAPS Regional Best Practice Award recognizes outstanding school psychologists across Kentucky for their leadership, innovation, and commitment to supporting students' mental health.
Regional Best Practice Award winners from across the Commonwealth are also considered for the statewide Kentucky School Psychologist of the Year honor.
PRESS RELEASES
COEHS CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
COEHS CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
Fall Semester - 2026
Student Picnic- August 27
Scholarship Banquet- September 22
Homecoming Breakfast and Tent City- October 17
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